Current± summarises the top electric vehicle (EV) stories from this week and last below - from charging app launches to Octopus expanding its EV charging offerings.

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has joined forces with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to conduct a pioneering energy trading trial. The partnership could give the armed forces greater control over their energy expenses while supporting their quest for energy independence. 

ScottishPower Energy Networks has announced the competition of its £15 million investment project in Glasgow, installing a “state-of-the-art” substation at the First Bus Caledonia Depot.

Newly released data from Zapmap reveals that the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers reached ‘unprecedented’ levels in March and April 2023. 

National Grid’s Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) has widely been touted as a success by reducing energy consumption around peak demand periods.

A new study by the RAC has revealed that the UK is “not on track” to meet its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at every motorway service in England by the end of 2023.

This week’s issue of Current± Price Watch – powered by Enact – explores National Grid ESO’s plans to speed up grid connections, the UK achieving a major milestone in generating its first trillionth kilowatt hour of renewable energy, a look into Ireland’s long term power price forecast and how UK-EU cooperation could cut energy costs.

A new University College London (UCL) report analysing revenues in the GB power sector has found that consumers paid £29 billion more in 2022 compared to pre-Covid levels, a rise of about £500 per person.

Cornwall Insight has released its final forecast for the Q3 2023 Default Tariff Cap (price cap) set at £2,053.77.

The UK Government has extended the Energy Bills Discount Scheme (EBDS) to support more businesses today (May 19).